Following Georgiev's Game 1 blunder, it's time for the Avs to turn to Annunen
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Georgiev? Annunen? It doesn't matter if the rest of the team plays the way it has in recent weeks.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, becoming just the sixth player to reach 130 points in the last 30 years.
The Avs dominated aspects of Monday's loss but only got one past Tarasov in Columbus.
Justus Annunen replaced Georgiev in the second period and stopped all 22 shots he faced the rest of the way.
The Avs were held to just 15 shots in the final two periods after trailing 2-1 through 20 minutes of play on Tuesday.
The Avs went 4-0-0 on their road trip, ultimately erasing any past road struggles they've had this season.
After many misfires, the Colorado Avalanche may have drafted a goalie that could become the standout they need in the pipes.
Casey Mittelstadt scored his first goal in an Avs uniform while fellow newcomers Sean Walker and Brandon Duhaime recorded assists.
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Justus Annunen made 25 saves against the Chicago Blackhawks, earning his first NHL shutout in Colorado's 5-0 victory.
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.
The Avalanche ended their brutal road trip with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay despite leading by a goal early in the third period.
Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in the third period before giving up the game-winning goal with 2:17 remaining in regulation.
The Avalanche scored five goals in a span of 18:58 to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat the Senators 7-4 on the road.
The Avalanche fell 4-3 to the Habs after giving up the eventual game-winning goal with just 4:10 remaining in regulation.
Alexandar Georgiev was finally given the day off on Saturday but had to enter the game midway through the second period in relief.
The Avalanche added goalie Ivan Prosvetov from waivers on Monday ahead of the roster deadline.
Fredrik Olofsson seems to have the inside track for the 4C role after a strong performance in Sunday's 4-3 OT victory.
Aarif Deen makes one prediction for each of the Avalanche's goaltenders heading into the 2023-24 season.
Aarif is joined by Ryan Boulding to break down the acquisition of Lars Eller ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
The Avalanche fought valiantly but couldn't get the game-tying goal to claw back from a four-goal deficit against New Jersey.
The Avs saw another trade target move ahead of the deadline. But they gained two points and continue to climb in the standings.
Justus Annunen gets the victory, Bowen Byram scores twice, Cale Makar leaves the game after another blow to the head and more.
Rookie goaltender Justus Annunen made his first career start as the Avalanche surged to a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers